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Public support grows to keep dragon sculpture

A new home is being sought for a large metal dragon sculpture ordered off its perch in Mount Maunganui's Pilot Bay by Tauranga City Council. Graham and Carol... Read More

SH29 upgrades: Lane closure to affect drivers

People who live near or travel along Cambridge Rd are being warned to expect disruptions this weekend. The northbound lane heading to Bethlehem will be closed... Read More

Safety net: Rotorua women honoured for work

It's been described as a safety net for the vulnerable - and now two Rotorua women have been recognised for the important role they've played in supporting families... Read More

Spring brings strong winds, hail and snow risk

Showers are expected to continue as fast-moving fronts pass over today and Friday. In its latest weather update, MetService said these fronts build a line... Read More

Julians Berry Farm marks 50 years

With the doors opening today, Julians Berry Farm and Cafe is a hive of activity as an internationally diverse crew of workers prepare for a busy season of... Read More

Why phishing emails are becoming harder to spot

As scams grow increasingly sophisticated, more realistic and harder to detect, a leading global information technology company is warning Kiwis that suspicious... Read More

Cash, cannabis and arrests in Opotiki warrants

Three people have been taken into custody after police targeted traffic offending and anti-social trail bike use in the Bay of Plenty. Early this morning,... Read More

Police seek public help to find man breaching bail

Police are appealing to the public for information on the whereabouts of David Heketoa, who has a warrant to arrest. Heketoa, 56, is wanted to arrest for... Read More

Kawerau odour complaints rise

Kawerau is, once again, suffering from unpleasant odours - this time described as a chemical smell like burning rubber or plastic. People have reported... Read More

Car collides with house: Person taken to hospital

A person is being taken to hospital after a car collided with a house in the Western Bay of Plenty. Emergency services were called to the crash on Omanawa... Read More

Tauranga crash: Person airlifted to hospital

A person was airlifted to Waikato Hospital in critical condition after a car and bus crash in Welcome Bay, Tauranga. Emergency services were called to the... Read More

Australian DJ Fisher to headline Bay Oval concert

Grammy-nominated Australian DJ Fisher will make history in January, headlining iconic cricket venue Bay Oval's first major music event. It's the latest... Read More